Question follow-through · 91253

Proof of Identity: Age

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans her Department has to (a) make alternative forms of identification available as proof of age for venues and (b) work with industry partners to ensure acceptance of other form

answeredDepartment for Science, Innovation and Technology

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Answering body
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
Tabled
14 Nov 2025
Target answer date
18 Nov 2025
Answer
24 Nov 2025 · 10 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 14 Nov 2025

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what plans her Department has to (a) make alternative forms of identification available as proof of age for venues and (b) work with industry partners to ensure acceptance of other form

  2. 18 Nov 2025

    Target answer date

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  3. 24 Nov 2025

    Answer published

    The government has developed a set of requirements (under UK Digital Identity and Attributes Trust Framework (UK DIATF)) for the creation and use of trusted digital verification services, underpinned by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. While use of the...

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